Research InterestsMy main interests are simple, I want to understand how, if, and when animals are able to adapt to their ever-changing environments. Specifically, here at Penn State, I explore this area of research by focusing on how a native predator (fence lizard) interacts with invasive prey (the red imported fire ant). This system acts as a wonderful model to explore how native species are able to adapt to invasive species, as the red imported fire ant acts as both an invasive predator and prey.